The first annual Arkansas Green Schools Challenge is coming to a close, and a great article was recently published on the program in February’s Arkansas Green Guide magazine.The Challenge was a joint effort between the USGBC-Arkansas Chapter and the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA).
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A Green Building Opportunity: Three Million Strong
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It’s a great time to be an existing building.
First: President Obama released last year’s Better Buildings Initiative, focusing financing opportunities on commercial retrofits.
Then: USGBC reported that LEED for Existing Buildings project square footage surpassed new construction projects.
Report: Build Green to Build a Better America
Here at USGBC we often say that green building sits at the nexus of saving energy, saving people and businesses money, and creating jobs.
LEED 2012: Why Now?
LEED is a living document. Its evolution is critical to the transformation of the buildings industry, connecting the market to innovative ways of thinking about the design, construction and operation of green buildings. The power of LEED is its ability to transform.
The Nation’s Capital Steps Up to Become the ‘Greenest College Town in America’
On Feb. 29, the District of Columbia’s Mayor Vincent Gray was joined by local university presidents to sign the District of Columbia Mayor’s College and University Sustainability Pledge. The Mayor’s goal is for the nation’s capital to become the ‘Greenest College Town in America’ – ambitious, yet attainable with the collective energy of local universities.
The Lorax Can Teach Kids Important Service Lessons
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax before it hit theaters. The showing, sponsored by NEA and Mocha Moms, brought hundreds of DC kids to view the movie and learn an important message about the environment.
The Home Depot and U.S. Green Building Council Launch New Database of Green Building Products
leedhomedepot.com offers information on products that may contribute to the requirements of the LEED® for Homes program
Out with the old…
We’re excited to announce that the USGBC blog has moved to the new USGBC.org website.
Head there now to check out our recent posts, including:
- 3 Things You Need to Know About Energy Data & LEED
- The Building Happiness Metric, and
- How Do I Choose a LEED Rating System?
Thank you for sticking with us during this change and for reading the USGBC blog. See you on the other side!
– The USGBC blog teamNew and Updated Credits Introduced into LEED Pilot Credit Library
Library provides a proving ground for LEED users to guide the improvement of LEED rating system
Washington, DC – (Mar. 2, 2012) – The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) next update to the LEED green building program, LEED 2012, will include various updates to credits within the LEED Pilot Credit Library. As a flexible, interactive mechanism for testing proposed credits in the marketplace, the Pilot Credit Library gathers real-time feedback on credit usability and ability to meet a credit’s intent.
FEMA Administrator Fugate Applauds Green Building as a Cornerstone of the Resiliency Agenda
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Videos:Yesterday, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate delivered a rousing speech on the role green building can play to ensure resilient communities for a changing planet. Fugate served as the keynote speaker of the second installment of the National Leadership Speaker Series on Resiliency and Security in the 21st Century at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.